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About Jerry A. Devault at a glance
Jerry A. Devault is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, tax, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1974). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1974) and University of Texas (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Jerry A. Devault is a lawyer practicing business, corporate, energy industry team and 3 other areas of law
- Jerry received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Jerry practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jerry A. Devault handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jerry A. Devault is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Jerry A. Devault is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Jerry A. Devault is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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